2005 BMW 645CI Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,046miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2005 BMW 645CI, 6% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,046 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2005 BMW 645CI. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the independent mechanic for the front driver’s side bulb replacement, the mechanic informed the contact that the headlight wires were brittle and burnt. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to buy new headlamps. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA. The failure mileage was 100,046.”
NHTSA complaint #11419562, filed 2021-06, 100,046 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10147945Jan 1, 2014Delay in Automatic Driving Light Switching On/Off. When driving out of a tunnel or exiting underground parking, the automatic driving light remains switched on for two minutes…
- 10037025Aug 1, 2010Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2005 BMW 645CI
10 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 BMW 645CI
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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